Title

Who Is This?

Scripture
And when He had come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, “Who is this?”
(Matthew 21:10)
Devotional
When Christ is clearly and openly proclaimed in His Church, the cities in which the church resides will be moved to say, “Who is this?” The church that is making a difference in a community is the church that is exalting and worshipping Christ---unashamedly. Whenever the church does what the church is supposed to do, the community will respond as it is supposed to respond---that is, with wonder and amazement. Let the Church not be arrogant and haughty, but let it unashamedly, with all humility, proclaim Christ.

When Christ is evident in a local New Testament body of believers, there will be a difference in the people. There will be a contagious zeal and excitement. Joy will be the hallmark of such a body. That church will then hear, “Who is this? Who has caused this joy?” “Who has changed these lives?” “Who has brought healing to these marriages, to these families and to these lives?” The answer will simply be, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth of Galilee.”(1)

(1) Matthew 21:11
Thought For The Night
“We read not that Christ ever exercised force but once, and that was to drive profane ones out of his temple, and not to force them in.” John Milton, 1608-1674. English poet and scholar, author of the epic poem, Paradise Lost
 
Evening Text
Matthew 21:10: When He had come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, “Who is this?”
 
Looking for Answers
 
Evening Study Guide
Defining: The shout of little children, “Hosanna” (Literally, “Save we pray”) is what appears to have prompted the question, “Who is this?” 
 
Referencing: “Jesus went out, along with His disciples… and on the way He questioned His disciples, saying to them, ‘Who do people say that I am?’” Mark 8:27 (NAS)
 
Applying: Why not ask someone the question today, “Who do you think Jesus is?” If they answer correctly, praise the Lord. If they do not know, why not tell them.